Oscar Piastri starts from pole at the 2025 Chinese GP. See our expert F1 betting tips, odds on Verstappen & Hamilton, plus full grid positions.
Chinese Grand Prix 2025 betting preview & predictions
Formula 1 returns to Shanghai for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, and the drama is already in full swing. Sunday’s race is set for 6:00pm AEDT / 2:00am ET / 11:00pm PT (Saturday night), following a thrilling Sprint Saturday that saw Lewis Hamilton roll back the years with his first win in Ferrari red, while Oscar Piastri secured a historic pole position.
Piastri Takes Pole, Hamilton Makes a Statement in the Sprint
The Shanghai International Circuit delivered fireworks in qualifying as Oscar Piastri claimed his first-ever Formula 1 pole position for a Grand Prix. The young Australian was rapid all weekend and edged out George Russell and teammate Lando Norris in a tight Q3 session.
But it was Lewis Hamilton who stole Saturday’s spotlight. The seven-time world champion used his experience to win the Sprint, marking his first victory since leaving Mercedes. While he’ll start P5 in the main race, his pace suggests he could be a real contender if strategy and safety cars come into play.
With both McLarens in the top three and Hamilton hungry, the main race promises to be a tactical battle—and online bookmakers have reacted accordingly. Piastri has firmed into a $1.91 favourite with top online sportsbooks, with Norris, Russell, and Verstappen hot on his heels.
Latest 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Winner Odds
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – $1.91
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – $3.20
- George Russell (Mercedes) – $8.00
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – $9.00
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – $12.00
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – $34.00
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – $201.00
- Isack Hadjar (VCARB) – $251.00
- Yuki Tsunoda (VCARB) – $251.00
- Alex Albon (Williams) – $501.00
Betting Predictions: China GP Best Bets
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) to win
Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) points finish
Max Verstappen (Red Bull) podium finish
Starting Grid & Qualifying Times
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Fastest Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:30.641 | 20 |
| 2 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:30.723 | 22 |
| 3 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:30.793 | 17 |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:30.817 | 15 |
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:30.927 | 21 |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:31.021 | 21 |
| 7 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:31.079 | 20 |
| 8 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:31.103 | 22 |
| 9 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:31.638 | 19 |
| 10 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:31.706 | 20 |
| 11 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:31.625 | 15 |
| 12 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:31.632 | 15 |
| 13 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:31.688 | 15 |
| 14 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:31.773 | 15 |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:31.840 | 15 |
| 16 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:31.992 | 9 |
| 17 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 1:32.018 | 8 |
| 18 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:32.092 | 8 |
| 19 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:32.141 | 9 |
| 20 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:32.174 | 8 |
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